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writes:PLEASE HELP ME!!I don't know what to do when i get my period on a school day. This morning i was having a pretty light period, then when I got to school, like all my nerves went off and my period suddenly turned heavy. During my 1st hour class i had unbearable cramps, and i could hardly walk to my 2nd class without that feeling of sickness from the period. I had to leave at the beginning of 2nd hour just cuz i knew i couldn't make it through gym. so now I'm home and I just need to know how to deal with my period when i'm at school. Another side effect i had was that i couldn't talk to ANYBODY without feeling like i was going to burst into tears. I ended up crying when my mom came and got me. And every girl at school never even looks the slightest bit like they're EVER having a problem. How the heck do they deal with it? Please tell me if u have any tips on what i can do. Thanks!sorry if it's long. :)
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 February 2011): Firstly don't worry. You may think this is going so badly for you right now but take it easy even though you are in pain. Many other girls will be the same as you and i know i am. I go heavy when i get to school but at home in mainly light. For your cramps, see what medicine you can take and contact your doctor for advice or talk to someone like your Mum or sister. Using a hot water bottle also helps so try a buy a small one to put in your hoodie. Talk to your Mum and see if most days when you are on your period if it gets really bad, she can take you home just make sure you keep up with your school work. Even though it is hard, just think how great you will feel when you are not on your period and you don't have to worry about it any more.
Hope this helps.
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reader, kmm +, writes (1 February 2011):
try doing something you enjoy to take your mind off of it. good luck
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reader, anonymous, writes (27 January 2011): Hey I kno periods suck having at skool...I always just take an ibuprofen for cramps. They have mini bottles that are perfect for storing in pencil cases and lockers. Also if u r worried about leaking wear dark pants and bring an extra pair just in case u leak. Also u can wear a night pad under a skirt. It would look like ur wearing a diaper if u wore it under jeans. Definetely bring a chocolate bar and everytime u feel sad or super irritated knaw on it. Only bring one cuz otherwise u will eat 2 mug chocolate. Also I think they have like heated pillows now. Heat is good for cramps...so if u can find a mini one stick it in a hoodie pocket and ur cramps will feel better. Bring extra pads in a cosmetics case with some extra makeup cuz as long as ur going 2 the bathroom u can beautify. Tampons can fit nicely into the spiral binding of a notebook and pads can be stuck in ur sock if u r wearing long ones. Good luck! Periods suck at school and I feel like I'm irritated w/ people all the time. Also bring perfume to hide any "odors"
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reader, anonymous, writes (25 November 2010): Dear anonymous,
I am only 13 years old and i got my period when i was 11....especially since i do not have my mom with me i didnt know how t handle it.. so i take at least 2-3 MIDOLS a day..they really work...yo should try them:) good luck
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reader, Carrnicole +, writes (6 August 2010):
I can understad what your going through. But I take two advil. Not one. It doesn't work. And I keep some in my bag. Don't take the bottle invade of bag searches. I'm in cheerleading and I'm a flyer. Also in volleyball where we have to wear spandex shorts. So I wear tampons. It's a wholelot easier. I wore pads for three years. It was horrible. Also I wear thongs to reduce panty lines due to my underwear. I'm 14 so it was complicated. Ask your mom about these options. If she says no to thongs I don't blame her. My mom still doesn't know about mine. Tehe. But still doing these can reduce the pain. And discomfort. Also make sure you change your tampon.!!! You don't wanna get TSS. The advil will help with the headaches and anyother cramping. If your moody warn other people close so you don't hurt anyone. Also you could try midol. I'm told it works. But I hope I helped.! (:
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reader, Jazzy924 +, writes (20 November 2009):
Sweetie i feel your pain cuz i go through the same thing but my periods be the worst because i get real hot than i get light headed and i just feel like im bout to pass out. than sometimes mines get real bad that i throw up and i dont eat its just crazy i hate it. But wut i usually do is take a pill mostly ly advil and that helps and than i lay down because i barely can walk or do anything or my mom make me some ginger tea its nasty but it works. i hope this works and helps.
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reader, BrandyLou +, writes (12 April 2009):
Hey there--Oh, I remember the days. Yes, I had very, very miserable periods and my twin sister had completely painfree periods. So did my mom. So, NOBODY UNDERSTOOD. I remember thinking exactly what you said-- "how come all the girls I see at school seem to be able to cope with it, they never look miserable or in pain???" They all thought I was just being a whiny baby. Not so. Periods are different. One thing that doctors know now is that women who have very painful periods tend to have higher levels of prostaglandins (sp?) than women who have pain free periods.I am now on the birth control pill which has made my periods a lot less painful.However, this was not an option for me for YEARS due to health insurance issues, etc.One thing I learned later that I wished I had known in high school is that, for some girls, preparing for you period 7 to 10 days in advance can make them a lot more bearable than waiting until the pain hits. What this means is this: keep a calendar of your period, and to the best of your ability (although I know this can be hard if you have irregular periods, as I did) track when your next period will be starting each month. Than, what you do, is 7 to 10 days before your period is do to start, take ibuprofen (Advil) twice a day, then continue to take it round the clock, at a scheduled time (not just as needed) until your period stops. This may mean that your mom needs to send some to school with you to have at the nurses office with a note stating that you should be allowed to go to the office at, say noon, to have your mid-day dose. This is whether you are in pain or not-- because if you wait till you get in pain, it will be much, much harder to get under control. What the Advil does is to lower the hormones (prostaglandins) in your blood that cause cramping; so basically, by taking it 7 to 10 days before your period starts, you are lowering those hormone levels and warding off the pain in advance.I am not making this up; nor did I come by it through personal experience. I am 32 years old and a year ago, after years of suffering horrific periods, an ob-gyn advised me of this routine to deal with the pain.I hope you are able to try this and that your mom will help you with the note to the nurses office or whatever you might need.Prayers, blessings, and hugs.Brandy
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reader, justme3 +, writes (25 September 2008):
i know how you feel. I get horrible pains too and more now since i'm in cross country [track&field] it bothers me a lot. I take aleve [2 tablets] it truly helps alot. Also when you have it dont think too much about it. try to keeep your mind occupied with something else. The mind usually tricks our body and if you think it hurts you're not gonna be able to alleviate the pain
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 September 2008): heyy, Look, im 15 and I get my periods too.When I get mine they sometimes are really heavy and the pain is unbearable, I usually take 2 panadol tablets in the morning and I take them to school just incase my cramps come back!I ALWAYS keep tablets in my bag just incase it happens!I hope that helps, Well byee
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reader, anonymous, writes (23 September 2008): hi,
when i started, i was just the same. the week seemed to last forever! i didnt get pain at first, just blushed when anyone talked to me. but eventually i got the pains. i know it sucks, but theres not much you can do. painkillers are good but dont get addicted. a hot water bottle in bed helps.
when you are "on" you loose a lot of red blood cells. a small bit of dark chocolate helps to replace them and tastes good :D.
hope it gets easyer.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): hey!
this is what i was like when i was at skool! im 23 and still have really bad period pains (today ws one of those days- which is why i replied)
when i was in school my skin use to turn all yellow- like i was going to pass out-i felt shaky-thirsty- and all i could feel was my cramps.
I never went on the pill-ive heard of the bad side affects.
but over time i did manage to control it.
i got a diary and jotted down the dates and times of when my 'flow' was heavy. sometimes im was 1 week early or 1 week late- also you can tell that youre about to begin youre period because you might feel emotional ( like youre going to cry) and youre breasts and other body parts may hurt. Anyways - i used my diary- and i realised that the first 3 days were the most heaviest- so i always carried a packet of painkillers in my bag for them 3 days. the night before my period actualy began i took 1 pain killer- and then after breakfast in the morning i took 2 painkillers to keep the pain away. at home i used a hot water bottle. Also a hot bath can help with the pain (put some 'evening primrose oil' in the bath- its available from boots and all good pharmacys') and then i always had a warm drink like milk ( dry and avoid tea and coffee on the days of your period- caffine is not good!) -- even now- i still have days where i feel really shaky- butttt i can manage it now- and its not to bad- speak to your mum/sister/auntie. theres no point in telling teachers because they always think youre trying to make an excuse of getting out of lesson.
but really- u will be ok- youre young and it must be realy difficult- try not to take to many pain killers.
see a doctor or nurse if it gets really bad- dont worry they will jus ask u a few questions- they wont ask to seee ur private bits unless they reallly are worried about something. but youre symptoms sound like normal cramps.
love and *GOD bless!*
friend xxx
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): The best thing Iv found is to take some pain killers before i get any cramps, and then when they do come on they dont seem to be nearly as strong. And just keep taking them at the 4 hour or 6 hour intervals that the packet says!
If it is really really bad, you can talk to your doctor and they might be able to prescribe you something stronger to help with the pain.
:-D Good luck honey! Hope this helps
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): Hey, I'm so sorry, periods are very different. I've never had a problem, but I had a friend who used to be totally out of action for three days every months at school and college. She just went to bed with a hot water bottle! Seeing a doctor is probably good for reassurance and just to check, but I don't think going on the pill is necessarily a great idea. It can have rotten side effects, you know. Have you got a nice teacher you can talk to about this? And they could tell the rest of the staff so next time they'll already be understanding. I bet if you tell the other girls they will be sympathetic too; they can understand what you're going through, even if they aren't so strongly affected. Don't worry, you can sort it!
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reader, birdynumnums  +, writes (22 September 2008):
 When your period is this heavy and this uncomfortable, you should get your Mom to bring you to see a good OB/GYN for a thorough exam. I'm sure that they will be able to give you help with your pain and give you some insight on how to deal with your monthly flow. I wouldn't be surprised if they recommended that you should be on the Pill in order to be able to know exactly when your period will arrive each month, which would be a great help and comfort in order to plan around it and deal with that first day, and it might regulate it a bit too. Take care!
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reader, goodlistener  +, writes (22 September 2008):
Hello, most girls don't have to worry about their periods, all they need to do is pad up. But I know how you feel I used to have the same problems as you. Nothing can prepare you, you need to be prepared. I used to go the school and end up in the toilets crying as my stomach hurt so much, also I was very emotional. The best advice I can give you is to get some painkillers and take some before school so they are working as you are in school. Also make sure you have enough pads and the right absorbancy. Really there is not much else you can do, That worked for me. If you need anymore help go see your doctor. My friend had the same problem too, her doctor put her on the pill to calm her periods down.
Well I hope I have been some help,
Wishing you the best xx
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): See your doctor. You might have a medical condition that makes your periods unusually painful.
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reader, anonymous, writes (22 September 2008): hi i have it to
alot of girls are lucky and dont have it at school but some arent so lucky.
take something that takes the pain away but my school lets me sit in a room with just me.
good luck
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